Licks: meaning, definitions and examples

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licks

[ lɪks ]

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taste

Licks refer to small amounts of food or liquid taken into the mouth with the tongue.

Synonyms

sip, taste, taste test

Examples of usage

The ice cream was so delicious that I couldn't resist taking a few licks.
He gave the bowl a quick lick to savor the last remnants of the soup.

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action

To lick means to pass the tongue over something as an action, usually to taste, moisten, or clean it.

Synonyms

lap, suckle, taste

Examples of usage

The dog licked my hand in a sign of affection.
She had to lick the envelope to seal it shut.

Translations

Translations of the word "licks" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lambe

🇮🇳 चाटना (chaatna)

🇩🇪 leckt

🇮🇩 menjilat

🇺🇦 лижить

🇵🇱 liże

🇯🇵 舐める (nameru)

🇫🇷 lèche

🇪🇸 lame

🇹🇷 yalıyor

🇰🇷 핥다 (haltta)

🇸🇦 يلعق (yal'aq)

🇨🇿 olizuje

🇸🇰 líže

🇨🇳 舔 (tiǎn)

🇸🇮 liže

🇮🇸 sleikir

🇰🇿 жалайды (zhalaydy)

🇬🇪 ლოკავს (lokavs)

🇦🇿 yalayır

🇲🇽 lame

Word origin

The word 'licks' has its origins in Old English, where 'liccian' meant to lick. The word has been used for centuries to describe the action of passing the tongue over something. Over time, 'licks' has evolved to be used in various contexts, from describing the taste of food to the action of animals and humans. The versatility and simplicity of the word have made it a common part of everyday language.